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Family Participation
Wilderness therapy is as much about supporting
healthy families as it is about facilitating the
change process in our students. We believe that
the particular needs and concerns of families
are a critical part of every student’s
wilderness experience. Therefore, we have
developed a comprehensive family program to
ensure that our families receive professional
guidance and support throughout their child’s
stay at True North.
Our family
program includes
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The opportunity to complete
parent curriculum assignments
customized for each family
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Weekly phone and email
conferences
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Structured correspondence with
your child supported by a
True North therapist
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A parenting seminar and family
workshop facilitated by
True North staff at the end of your
child’s stay in the program.
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Parents who enroll their
children in the True North program will work
with our clinical team to explore family
dynamics, learn new skills for improving
communication, conflict resolution, emotional
management, and boundary setting as well as
other important tools for building healthier and
happier families. Parents will participate in a
series of assignments that have been
personalized to help them address the needs and
concerns of their child. They will have the
benefit of working closely with our clinical
team who will guide them through the process.
Our parent curriculum has been designed to help
parents understand their child’s therapeutic
experience while creating connections and
enhancing understanding in the parent-child
relationship. At the end of each child’s stay in
the program, parents will have the opportunity
to reunite with their child and spend some
valuable time as a family with the support of
our staff. Bringing the family and student
experiences together solidifies new skills,
clarifies ongoing concerns, and prepares
families for transition.
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